Well, fuck me. I thought I was on a DEMOCRATIC forum.

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254. blueorchid

That is correct. Gov. Patrick can appoint someone but it is Ma. law since 2009 that
in 146 to 160 days there has to be a special election. Brown won in a special election
here in Ma. because people don't show up to vote like in a Presidential election. Right
now Ma. doesn't have another strong Democratic candidate in the wings to keep Brown
from winning the second special election. Special election time frame doesn't allow
for a new candidate to be firmly established. After his recent defeat, Brown still had up his fund
raising site just in case there is an opening. Gov. Patrick has already stated that he
will remain Gov. until his re-election. Brown is hoping to stay in Washington by hook or by crook or run
for Governor when re-election time comes around. We in Ma. will be plagued by
Brown for years to come - bet on it. Kerry must stay in the Senate. Along with
Senator Warren replacing Senator Kennedy's seat, Ma. finally has a strong Dem.
representation again. We can't under any circumstances have Brown undercut
Senator Warren in the Senate.